22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stead, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Wendy Stead, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Stead graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stead is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stead’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stead’s office at (617) 632-7706.
Where did Dr. Stead go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Stead board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Stead, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stead speak?
Dr. Stead and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Stead typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Stead diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Stead. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Stead typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wendy Stead may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Stead's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stead accept my insurance?
Dr. Stead accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-7706 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stead accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Stead in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stead's office located?
What is Dr. Stead's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811086309.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stead?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stead
What is Dr. Wendy Stead's specialty?
Dr. Stead is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Wendy Stead affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stead is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Wendy Stead accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Stead is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Stead offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stead's office at (617) 632-7706 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Stead?
Please contact Dr. Stead's office at (617) 632-7706 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wendy Stead have?
Dr. Wendy Stead is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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